We cured baldness

Thinning hair is on the rise with women in particular. Thankfully there are solutions.

Japanese hair and cosmetics company Shiseido says it has found a cure for baldness and it plans to make it available to the public by 2018.

The top secret formula has been developed over 10 years of scientific research and clinical trials have shown it’s safe and effective, reports Global Cosmetic News.

So how does it work exactly? According to the company the treatment uses a ‘transplantation cell technology’ in which specific cells are first isolated from the hair follicles taken from the scalp of a patient. These are then cultured and implanted (yep, that’s fancy science talk for injected) into the balding scalp area.

Shiseido claims doing so results in hair follicles being stimulated resulting in new hair growth.

This will be welcome news for Australian men and women who are increasingly complaining of hair thinning and loss. Celebrity stylist George Giavis says this is a phenomenon he has been paying attention to for the past several years.

“It wasn’t an issue I heard much about say, 10 to 15 years ago,” says George, of The Blonde Room.

“But now I have a lot of clients who are concerned about hair thinning and loss and many of them are young women in their late 20s and early 30s. Obviously, it’s distressing for them and they’re after solutions.”

Indeed, hair thinning and loss has become so common that George now ensures he stocks several haircare lines that promote growth and thicken hair.

Until Shiseido’s treatment becomes available here women who are fighting to keep their hair have several options. There are topical lotions and also tablets. Some are available over the counter while others require a prescription. Check with your pharmacist and also, talk to your GP about whether these might be suitable. Also, talk to your stylist. He or she will have plenty of tips.